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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,783 cc

X785 DLFMOT history

X785 DLF is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
63,842 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X785 DLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,783 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X785 DLF was last recorded at 63,842 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,841 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,842 miles
  • 2024 – 63,180 miles
  • 2023 – 62,296 miles
  • 2022 – 61,154 miles
  • 2021 – 60,457 miles
  • 2020 – 59,668 miles
  • 2019 – 58,771 miles
  • 2018 – 57,298 miles
  • 2017 – 55,695 miles
  • 2016 – 54,068 miles
  • 2015 – 52,426 miles
  • 2014 – 50,125 miles
  • 2013 – 46,737 miles
  • 2012 – 44,184 miles
  • 2011 – 40,789 miles
  • 2010 – 36,850 miles
  • 2009 – 33,170 miles
  • 2008 – 29,630 miles
  • 2007 – 25,748 miles
  • 2006 – 21,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,842 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,842 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    358694014121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail63,841 miles (+661)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    788811513938
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass63,180 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    658757127754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,296 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,296 miles
    Test number
    117972797615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,154 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,154 miles
    Test number
    130085902004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass60,457 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,457 miles
    Test number
    765584798896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,668 miles (+897)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    315723054398
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass58,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    387679079095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,771 miles (+1,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    487905640296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass57,298 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    440989709231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,695 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,695 miles
    Test number
    302198751703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,068 miles (+1,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    557215340336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass52,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    809607527132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,426 miles (+2,301)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,426 miles
    Test number
    500998520532
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass50,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    978831324313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,125 miles (+3,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    736441824373
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass46,737 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    619685413368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,184 miles
    Test number
    595031632369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,184 miles (+3,395)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,184 miles
    Test number
    468601232345
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass40,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,789 miles
    Test number
    839309821324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,789 miles (+3,939)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,789 miles
    Test number
    885579121376
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass36,850 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,850 miles
    Test number
    374866210346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    383110639367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,170 miles (+3,540)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    240590039307
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  25. Pass29,630 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,630 miles
    Test number
    211517938317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,748 miles
    Test number
    112274437393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,748 miles (+4,458)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,748 miles
    Test number
    434034237392
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  28. Pass21,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,290 miles
    Test number
    513035236389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X785 DLF

Does X785 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X785 DLF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X785 DLF?
The MOT on X785 DLF is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X785 DLF done?
X785 DLF was recorded at 63,842 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,239 miles a year.
Has X785 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X785 DLF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X785 DLF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X785 DLF find?
X785 DLF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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